Geriatric Therapists in Provincetown, MA

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William J Downey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW, CDP
Serves Area
With over twenty years of experience in primary care, acute medical settings, hospice, and palliative care, I help clients navigate life’s toughest moments with clarity and compassion. As a gay, LGBTQ+-affirming therapist, I offer a safe, inclusive space for exploring identity, relationships, stress, and emotional wellbeing.
With over twenty years of experience in primary care, acute medical settings, hospice, and palliative care, I help clients navigate life’s toughest moments with clarity and compassion. As a gay, LGBTQ+-affirming therapist, I offer a safe, inclusive space for exploring identity, relationships, stress, and emotional wellbeing.
(508) 978-4726 View (508) 978-4726
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Jonathan S Runge
Psychologist, PsyD
1 Endorsed
Provincetown, MA 02657
Waitlist for new clients
As an Anxiety Specialist, I help patients navigate today's increasing chaotic and threatening world. My primary treatment is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the most empirically-supported treatment for anxiety-related disorders and depression. I also incorporate elements of Mindfulness, Problem-Solving, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. In addition, I have been trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) by the EMDR Institute. My goal is to help you feel more hopeful, be happier, and have agency with your life.
As an Anxiety Specialist, I help patients navigate today's increasing chaotic and threatening world. My primary treatment is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), the most empirically-supported treatment for anxiety-related disorders and depression. I also incorporate elements of Mindfulness, Problem-Solving, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Gottman Method Couples Therapy. In addition, I have been trained in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) by the EMDR Institute. My goal is to help you feel more hopeful, be happier, and have agency with your life.
(617) 945-8028 View (617) 945-8028
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Mary Catherine O'Connor
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Do you feel nervous or anxious? Does your mind feel like a hamster wheel that never stops? If so, you are not alone, and I’m here to help. I specialize in attachment, anxiety, and mood disorders. I find that root causes of these challenges often stem from childhood attachment wounds, or relationally based trauma. Sometimes this looks like emotionally absent or narcissistic parents, or a parent who struggled with their mental health. Since mood disorders can be hereditary, I am careful to differentiate diagnosable mental health conditions from common trauma responses. My goal is to help you find relief and embrace your authenticity.
Do you feel nervous or anxious? Does your mind feel like a hamster wheel that never stops? If so, you are not alone, and I’m here to help. I specialize in attachment, anxiety, and mood disorders. I find that root causes of these challenges often stem from childhood attachment wounds, or relationally based trauma. Sometimes this looks like emotionally absent or narcissistic parents, or a parent who struggled with their mental health. Since mood disorders can be hereditary, I am careful to differentiate diagnosable mental health conditions from common trauma responses. My goal is to help you find relief and embrace your authenticity.
(508) 501-9465 View (508) 501-9465

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Lexy Lovell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LICSW
Online Only
I specialize in trauma-informed care for adults in NYC and Cape Cod, MA struggling with life transitions, parenting, loss, and self-esteem: Adults ages 50-70+ who are taking care of their aging parents, lacking sibling support, or who are experiencing complicated grief. Parents in their 50’s and 60’s who are aching as "empty nesters," acknowledging the very real need to re-examine and re-connect. Parents ages 35-50 who are dealing with the stress of raising teenagers, applying to high school and college. Young adults, post college - early 30’s who feel overwhelmed by the work environment in this economy.
I specialize in trauma-informed care for adults in NYC and Cape Cod, MA struggling with life transitions, parenting, loss, and self-esteem: Adults ages 50-70+ who are taking care of their aging parents, lacking sibling support, or who are experiencing complicated grief. Parents in their 50’s and 60’s who are aching as "empty nesters," acknowledging the very real need to re-examine and re-connect. Parents ages 35-50 who are dealing with the stress of raising teenagers, applying to high school and college. Young adults, post college - early 30’s who feel overwhelmed by the work environment in this economy.
(929) 460-9205 View (929) 460-9205
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Marliese Vogel
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Online Only
Additionally, I work with older adults ( 75+ ) who are in grief and depression searching for purpose and processing their life experience.
The 1st sessions are information gathering and perhaps addressing the problem.
Additionally, I work with older adults ( 75+ ) who are in grief and depression searching for purpose and processing their life experience.
The 1st sessions are information gathering and perhaps addressing the problem.
(774) 295-5314 View (774) 295-5314
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(David) Billy Klun
Counselor, MA, MS, LMHC
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Reaching out for help takes strength, especially when you’re facing the kind of pain that doesn’t always show on the surface. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with addiction, personality disorders, and issues related to aging and elder care, who often feel this way. Whether you're navigating long-standing patterns, managing a dual diagnosis, or caring for a loved one struggling with one of these issues, I provide a grounded, respectful space where you can explore what’s really going on and what healing might look like for you.
Reaching out for help takes strength, especially when you’re facing the kind of pain that doesn’t always show on the surface. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with addiction, personality disorders, and issues related to aging and elder care, who often feel this way. Whether you're navigating long-standing patterns, managing a dual diagnosis, or caring for a loved one struggling with one of these issues, I provide a grounded, respectful space where you can explore what’s really going on and what healing might look like for you.
(781) 253-8170 View (781) 253-8170
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Lindsay O’Malley
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW, IEDS
Plymouth, MA 02360
I treat adults throughout the lifespan struggling with various emotional and mental health needs. As a clinician with advanced training from Harvard Medical School in Women’s Health and Menopause, I specialize in the complex hormonal shifts. I bring a unique lens as a Certified Inclusive Eating Disorder Specialist, ensuring that as we work together, we do so through a framework of body trust —protecting you from the 'diet culture' traps that often resurface during life transitions. In my practice I don't just provide therapy; I provide a roadmap. No matter your age at A Place To Talk Therapy; Your truth will be respected
I treat adults throughout the lifespan struggling with various emotional and mental health needs. As a clinician with advanced training from Harvard Medical School in Women’s Health and Menopause, I specialize in the complex hormonal shifts. I bring a unique lens as a Certified Inclusive Eating Disorder Specialist, ensuring that as we work together, we do so through a framework of body trust —protecting you from the 'diet culture' traps that often resurface during life transitions. In my practice I don't just provide therapy; I provide a roadmap. No matter your age at A Place To Talk Therapy; Your truth will be respected
(781) 818-0922 View (781) 818-0922
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Naomi Frye at Morning Light Counseling
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MSc, LMHC
Online Only
Currently Accepting New Virtual Clients in Massachusetts via Alma, Headway, and Grow. Welcome—I'm glad you're here. If you're feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, or struggling to balance the demands of daily life, therapy can help. I work with adolescents, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, self-esteem concerns, impulsivity, and major life transitions. Together, we'll create a supportive, judgment-free space where you can gain insight, build effective coping skills, and feel more confident, grounded, and connected to yourself.
Currently Accepting New Virtual Clients in Massachusetts via Alma, Headway, and Grow. Welcome—I'm glad you're here. If you're feeling overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, or struggling to balance the demands of daily life, therapy can help. I work with adolescents, teens, and adults navigating anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, self-esteem concerns, impulsivity, and major life transitions. Together, we'll create a supportive, judgment-free space where you can gain insight, build effective coping skills, and feel more confident, grounded, and connected to yourself.
(617) 892-9693 View (617) 892-9693
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Kristen Crociati
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Plymouth, MA 02360
I am not currently accepting new clients at this time. I have gone through multiple experiences in my life and know what it's like to need a little help along the way. I can give you my ear and help give you some coping skills for your toolbox of life. I typically work with individuals, couples, and families. I enjoy assisting my clients in reaching their life goals using various methods, coping skills, and therapeutic approaches. I am person-centered and desire to alleviate distress and optimize wellness. My goal is to help clients feel empowered to make positive changes in their lives.
I am not currently accepting new clients at this time. I have gone through multiple experiences in my life and know what it's like to need a little help along the way. I can give you my ear and help give you some coping skills for your toolbox of life. I typically work with individuals, couples, and families. I enjoy assisting my clients in reaching their life goals using various methods, coping skills, and therapeutic approaches. I am person-centered and desire to alleviate distress and optimize wellness. My goal is to help clients feel empowered to make positive changes in their lives.
(401) 246-7967 View (401) 246-7967
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North Star Counseling Center
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC
Online Only
Immediate openings available! With over 20 years experience, We have learned that no two minds work quite the same—if they did, our job would be a lot easier (and frankly, a lot more boring). We tailor our approach to each client, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for practical, actionable change, Psychodynamic work to unpack early life influences, and Humanistic or Person-Centered therapy for deeper self-exploration. We also integrate mindfulness and other specialized techniques, because sometimes the best breakthroughs happen when we slow down and breathe—yes, even when life feels like a chaotic group chat. "
Immediate openings available! With over 20 years experience, We have learned that no two minds work quite the same—if they did, our job would be a lot easier (and frankly, a lot more boring). We tailor our approach to each client, drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for practical, actionable change, Psychodynamic work to unpack early life influences, and Humanistic or Person-Centered therapy for deeper self-exploration. We also integrate mindfulness and other specialized techniques, because sometimes the best breakthroughs happen when we slow down and breathe—yes, even when life feels like a chaotic group chat. "
(781) 390-9270 View (781) 390-9270
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Moirar Holistic Wellness, LLC
Counselor, DR, LMHC, NLP, Coach, CCI
Serves Area
I am committed to helping adults and adolescents with all kind of struggles to optimize their ability to live a satisfying and fulfilling life by minding the power within. I empower my clients with accountability, insight, and focus to achieve consistent results. I help clients Identifying goals and defining a vision for success. As a PhD in Naturopathic Medicine, a License Mental Health Counselor, I provide: Psychoeducation, Brief treatment to manage loss, trauma, addiction, improve self-confidence, guidance and more. I am dedicated to support you to regain forward momentum in your life within the most efficient timeframe
I am committed to helping adults and adolescents with all kind of struggles to optimize their ability to live a satisfying and fulfilling life by minding the power within. I empower my clients with accountability, insight, and focus to achieve consistent results. I help clients Identifying goals and defining a vision for success. As a PhD in Naturopathic Medicine, a License Mental Health Counselor, I provide: Psychoeducation, Brief treatment to manage loss, trauma, addiction, improve self-confidence, guidance and more. I am dedicated to support you to regain forward momentum in your life within the most efficient timeframe
(774) 206-9560 View (774) 206-9560
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Harry Pappas
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Plymouth, MA 02360
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with over 8 years of experience working with youth, the elderly, and adult populations who are dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, life transitions, alcohol and drug abuse, or just looking for a more fulfilled life.
I utilize a variety of modalities tailored to each individual and their needs. I practice psychotherapy with an emphasis on Strengths Based and Solution Focused principles. My approach incorporates CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness as well as other concrete tools to help you achieve your goals. My approach to therapy is collaborative.
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with over 8 years of experience working with youth, the elderly, and adult populations who are dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, life transitions, alcohol and drug abuse, or just looking for a more fulfilled life.
I utilize a variety of modalities tailored to each individual and their needs. I practice psychotherapy with an emphasis on Strengths Based and Solution Focused principles. My approach incorporates CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness as well as other concrete tools to help you achieve your goals. My approach to therapy is collaborative.
(781) 650-7248 View (781) 650-7248
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Gail Kundrot
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
Online Only
I work with adults who are seeking understanding and perhaps, change in their lives. Together we would identify presenting issues to gain understanding and then begin to make a plan to deal with experiences, thoughts and feelings , so there is improvement. During treatment, our discussion will focus on presenting issues, to understand why they are present, and then discuss and learn skills to deal with those issues that are and have been impactful. Let's work together to create a new beginning, in a warm, supportive environment . There is power in telling your story and in creating a guide for healing and self discovery
I work with adults who are seeking understanding and perhaps, change in their lives. Together we would identify presenting issues to gain understanding and then begin to make a plan to deal with experiences, thoughts and feelings , so there is improvement. During treatment, our discussion will focus on presenting issues, to understand why they are present, and then discuss and learn skills to deal with those issues that are and have been impactful. Let's work together to create a new beginning, in a warm, supportive environment . There is power in telling your story and in creating a guide for healing and self discovery
(781) 650-5179 View (781) 650-5179
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Wayne Kessler
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
If you are experiencing anxiety, career or work-related stress, a toxic work environment, relationship issues, low self-confidence, illness, school challenges, layoffs, grief/loss, career transition, or retirement, I can help. Need help managing your stress, anxiety, sleep, depression or ADHD? I'd be honored to help you cope better with your symptoms, feelings, thoughts, and emotions. You deserve to feel better. I utilize advances in therapy that often result in a transformative experience and can help you achieve things for yourself that you may never have thought possible. Get the support you need by contacting me to get started.
If you are experiencing anxiety, career or work-related stress, a toxic work environment, relationship issues, low self-confidence, illness, school challenges, layoffs, grief/loss, career transition, or retirement, I can help. Need help managing your stress, anxiety, sleep, depression or ADHD? I'd be honored to help you cope better with your symptoms, feelings, thoughts, and emotions. You deserve to feel better. I utilize advances in therapy that often result in a transformative experience and can help you achieve things for yourself that you may never have thought possible. Get the support you need by contacting me to get started.
(339) 329-8046 View (339) 329-8046
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Dr. Mary Jane Anderson-Wiley
Counselor, PhD, LMHC
Sagamore Beach, MA 02562
Waitlist for new clients
With 25 years in the counseling field, I guide women out of self-doubt, fear, guilt, worry and stress and into a life of personal growth, self-acceptance, empowerment, authenticity and freedom. I use Western evidence-based practices of cognitive behavioral and other counseling therapies to help clients regulate their nervous systems, create better boundaries, improve self-care, and increase overall life satisfaction. I also incorporate time-honored Eastern traditions such as breathwork, yoga, reiki, and meditation to promote self-compassion, self-trust and self-love, all essential ingredients for meaningful connections with others.
With 25 years in the counseling field, I guide women out of self-doubt, fear, guilt, worry and stress and into a life of personal growth, self-acceptance, empowerment, authenticity and freedom. I use Western evidence-based practices of cognitive behavioral and other counseling therapies to help clients regulate their nervous systems, create better boundaries, improve self-care, and increase overall life satisfaction. I also incorporate time-honored Eastern traditions such as breathwork, yoga, reiki, and meditation to promote self-compassion, self-trust and self-love, all essential ingredients for meaningful connections with others.
(508) 571-6803 View (508) 571-6803
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Mona Hartley, LMHC. Open your heart counseling
Counselor, MA, LMHC
Online Only
I have been in practice for over 30 years helping many individuals, couples, and families feel better through using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which has treated depression, anxiety and trauma through changing your thoughts which changes your behaviors. I educate you on the science of using relaxation techniques and how it affects the mind and body. At this difficult time in our world I want you to know that I am here to help in any way I can. Telehealth only at this time. Trauma, Learning Disabilities, Depression, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, and interpersonal relationship issues. I love what I do and care about my patients
I have been in practice for over 30 years helping many individuals, couples, and families feel better through using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which has treated depression, anxiety and trauma through changing your thoughts which changes your behaviors. I educate you on the science of using relaxation techniques and how it affects the mind and body. At this difficult time in our world I want you to know that I am here to help in any way I can. Telehealth only at this time. Trauma, Learning Disabilities, Depression, Anxiety, Eating Disorders, and interpersonal relationship issues. I love what I do and care about my patients
(774) 241-9603 View (774) 241-9603
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Taylor Melville
Psychologist, LP
Online Only
I work with adults impacted by complex trauma rooted in emotionally unsafe or dysfunctional family environments, abuse/neglect, family addiction, and generational trauma. Many trauma survivors feel caught in intense emotional flashbacks, chronic self-doubt, self-criticism, and patterns of over-functioning, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and dissociation as ways of staying safe. Therapy can support greater regulation, self-understanding, and meaningful connection. My approach is non-pathologizing and neuro-affirming, with a focus on understanding your nervous system, reducing shame, and reconnecting you with your true self.
I work with adults impacted by complex trauma rooted in emotionally unsafe or dysfunctional family environments, abuse/neglect, family addiction, and generational trauma. Many trauma survivors feel caught in intense emotional flashbacks, chronic self-doubt, self-criticism, and patterns of over-functioning, people-pleasing, perfectionism, and dissociation as ways of staying safe. Therapy can support greater regulation, self-understanding, and meaningful connection. My approach is non-pathologizing and neuro-affirming, with a focus on understanding your nervous system, reducing shame, and reconnecting you with your true self.
(339) 217-9069 View (339) 217-9069
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Alison Pugh
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I’m Alison (Ali) Pugh, a Clinical Social Worker, veteran, and working mom of two. I help adults who are juggling work, family, caregiving, or major life changes that feel heavier than they look on the surface. If you’re feeling stretched thin, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step, you’re in the right place. My style is calm, collaborative, and steady. There’s no pressure to have it all figured out.
I’m Alison (Ali) Pugh, a Clinical Social Worker, veteran, and working mom of two. I help adults who are juggling work, family, caregiving, or major life changes that feel heavier than they look on the surface. If you’re feeling stretched thin, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step, you’re in the right place. My style is calm, collaborative, and steady. There’s no pressure to have it all figured out.
(339) 309-5704 View (339) 309-5704
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Phoenix Rising Trauma & Recovery Center
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, CADC, LMHC, LADC
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Phoenix Rising is interested in helping you find solutions for Trauma and Substance Abuse Recovery. We offer a team approach to you and your family that may end years of destructive behaviors or thought patterns. We really enjoy what we do and believe in our team approach. Working on all the stress surrounding the main issues in your life can help you see the patterns created and help you also see your way through to answers. We are openly LGBTQ friendly, supportive, and knowledgeable.
Phoenix Rising is interested in helping you find solutions for Trauma and Substance Abuse Recovery. We offer a team approach to you and your family that may end years of destructive behaviors or thought patterns. We really enjoy what we do and believe in our team approach. Working on all the stress surrounding the main issues in your life can help you see the patterns created and help you also see your way through to answers. We are openly LGBTQ friendly, supportive, and knowledgeable.
(774) 314-6613 View (774) 314-6613
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Steven David
Psychologist, PhD
2 Endorsed
Yarmouth Port, MA 02675
David sees younger, mid-life, and older adults both in-person and through HIPPA compliant online video software for individual and couples psychotherapy and for psychodiagnostic evaluations and through in-person sessions in Yarmouth Port, MA on Cape Cod.
Dr. David is licensed in Massachusetts, California, and Florida, where he sees clients through Online Video Teletherapy sessions and in-person in MA. Dr. David received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Southern California and completed both his clinical psychology internship and his neuropsychology post-doctoral residency at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital. He held a faculty appointment as Assistant Clinical Professor in the UCLA Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences where he supervised interns and residents for fifteen years.
David sees younger, mid-life, and older adults both in-person and through HIPPA compliant online video software for individual and couples psychotherapy and for psychodiagnostic evaluations and through in-person sessions in Yarmouth Port, MA on Cape Cod.
Dr. David is licensed in Massachusetts, California, and Florida, where he sees clients through Online Video Teletherapy sessions and in-person in MA. Dr. David received his Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of Southern California and completed both his clinical psychology internship and his neuropsychology post-doctoral residency at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital. He held a faculty appointment as Assistant Clinical Professor in the UCLA Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences where he supervised interns and residents for fifteen years.
(323) 401-0493 View (323) 401-0493

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FAQ - About Geriatric Therapy
What can a geriatric psychologist help with?
Geriatric therapists specialize in the cognitive and neurological challenges that often accompany aging, including dementia, memory loss, and age-related cognitive decline. They also address the psychological conditions that frequently co-occur with these issues, such as depression, anxiety, and grief. Geriatric therapists and psychologists are trained to assess cognitive functioning, identify symptoms that may warrant further evaluation, and conduct or refer for formal neurological assessment when needed. In many cases, geriatric therapists also work closely with medical doctors to manage a client's overall health, and they may support caregivers and family members navigating the demands of caring for an aging loved one.

Why might someone seek a geriatric psychologist?
Someone might seek a geriatric therapist when they or a loved one begins experiencing cognitive or neurological changes and is unsure whether those changes are a normal part of aging or something that requires clinical attention. A geriatric therapist can help connect families with appropriate next steps. They are also commonly sought following a new diagnosis, when clients and families are working to understand what that diagnosis means practically and emotionally, and what to expect as a condition progresses. When seeking a therapist, it can be helpful to consider whether a clinician with a stronger psychotherapy focus or one with more of a social work orientation, who can help connect clients with assisted living or medical resources, would be the better fit.

What type of therapy might a geriatric therapists specialize in?
Geriatric therapist often combine psychotherapy with psychoeducation, helping clients and their families understand cognitive and neurological conditions and what to expect as they progress. For clients experiencing anxiety or depression alongside cognitive decline, therapists may draw on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or mindfulness-based approaches. For clients with dementia specifically, therapists may be trained in specialized modalities such as Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (CST), which is designed to preserve cognitive functioning.

Can geriatric psychologists help people who suffer from dementia?
Yes, and this is a core area of geriatric psychology. Therapists specializing in dementia can work directly with clients on memory loss and cognitive functioning, while also addressing conditions that commonly co-occur, such as depression and anxiety. They can provide caregivers with objective assessments of a client's functioning and disease progression, and are typically well-versed in community resources available to dementia patients and their families.